What is Overclocking and Motherboard?

[morris22]

Hey,so i just want to know what Overclocking and motherboard is ?

 

[treefrog07]

The motherboard (mobo) is the heart of the PC system. It is the electronic board with sockets for the CPU(s), RAM, PCI-e, PCI, HDDs, FDDs, and often, LAN connections, sound, and firewire. The ATX mobo form factor is about 12"x9.6". You could google for more info.

Overclocking generally refers to using the mobo through its BIOS (Basic Input Output System) settings to increase the speed of the CPU and RAM over the manufacturer's specifications. Other overclocking is increasing the Graphics Processor Unit's (GPU's) memory speed over the manufacturer's stock settings using software, or by physically altering the device. Again, google is your friend.

Overclocking can increase your pc's performance . It can also damage your mobo and its components ; it will often void warranties you may have on your components . If you want to overclock your system, you should read all you can about it generally, and all you can about your pc's specific components' ability to sustain higher voltages and heat. Join the forums sponsored by the manufacturers of your equipment and read all you can about other's experiences with the same or very similar equipment.